Dynamic Events & Catering Sales Leader

Zumarestaurant; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Long service awards

Job summary

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, renowned for elevating guest experiences across its Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh venues. We are seeking a Zuma Sales Events Manager to drive catering sales, build relationships with corporate clients and partners, and manage full event logistics with expert guidance.

You will develop business opportunities, respond promptly to inquiries, and provide market intelligence to shape a competitive events strategy.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years related catering sales experience, with experience in MICE and Event Sales related disciplines is preferred.
• Good knowledge of market trend research and market intelligence.
• Social and outgoing personality. Have initiative, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills with strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities for events and catering sales
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, such as corporate, travel agencies, media and business partners
• Ensure timely response on all incoming enquiries and leads with tracing system
• Provide competitive market intelligence and identify potential customers
• Handle the full logistics of events arrangement, including providing professional advice and alternatives to the guests for events and functions, as well as to ensure the requirements of events to all respective stakeholders are well-communicated

Skills

Catering sales

MICE

Event sales

Communication skills

Job description

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, renowned for elevating guest experiences across its Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh venues. We are seeking a Zuma Sales Events Manager to drive catering sales, build relationships with corporate clients and partners, and manage full event logistics with expert guidance.

You will develop business opportunities, respond promptly to inquiries, and provide market intelligence to shape a competitive events strategy.